Due to the unusual severity of the recent storms, a significant amount of maintenance issues were experienced in a very short period of time thus inundating roofing vendors – and other related vendors such as restoration companies – with calls and service requests. While we have multiple vendors to address these issues, the volume experienced […]
Want to save money on community management? Here’s how… At Optimum, we know that your community is on a budget. As a board member, you are accountable for every dollar spent. But financial management doesn’t need to be painful. By following a methodical, step by step approach, you can stay on budget, or even better, […]
Optimum finds it very important to stay up to date with current legislation that directly impacts community associations in California. The following legislation has been signed and approved by former Governor Jerry Brown and took effect on January 1, 2019 unless otherwise stated: AB 2912 (Irwin) Association Finances Civil Code§§ 5380, 5500, 5501, 5502 and […]
California homeowners associations started reopening community gyms when the State of California began easing restrictions imposed by the initial COVID-19 stay-home orders from March 2020 according to stages of a reopening roadmap.
By Matthew A. Gardner, Esq. Of Richardson Ober Denichilo The current pandemic is presenting similar warning signs that many community associations experienced during the housing crisis in 2007. With the ‘Stay at Home’ order in place to slow the spread of the virus, we recognize that people who cannot work have to start making hard […]
Whether you love, hate, or tolerate your monthly HOA board meetings, attending them is a big part of your role as a board member. In theory, everyone wants an efficient meeting, but sometimes things just don’t go as planned. As an experienced Optimum community manager, I know how valuable your time is, and I know […]
